The Aspire Appalachian Pathway Program ensures guaranteed admission to App State after completing an eligible associate degree at partner community colleges.
Benefits
- Guaranteed admission to App State
- Assigned community college advisor
- Academic advising by App State so you can select the right courses at your community college to set you up for success
- Access to financial aid advising and planning to assist you in maximizing your aid and minimizing your student debt
- Early class registration for your incoming semester at App State
- Black and gold cord to wear at your community college graduation ceremony
- Invitations to App State events at your community college and App State before you enroll
- Early registration for premier transfer events
- Priority consideration for the Appalachian Excellence Scholarship ($1,000)
Eligibility
- Community college students* who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate:
- are continuously enrolled (fall and spring semesters) at their community college
- are on track toward completion of an eligible two-year associate degree transfer program
- Early college and other innovative high school students are eligible to participate (Early College students should apply as a First-Year student through our Common App application).
Eligible Programs
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP)
- Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP)
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) through an institutional or state-wide articulation agreement.
Questions
Contact Joshua Yates at yatesjh+transfer@appstate.edu